Re: format partition in answer file and machine name

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Fabrussio wrote:

is there a way in the .sif answer file to force the RIS install to format the C: partition before installing windows?

Not a definitive answer but something here might joggle the mind or otherwise be helpful: http://tinyurl.com/yfmmyr

John

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